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MW07 YKY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,850 mi
Last recorded108,850 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 YKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 108,850 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 104,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 100,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake slightly long

Fail 18 Sep 2018 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake slightly long

Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,693 miles

Offside Front brake pipe clip missing

corrosion to rear road springs

engine man light on dash

fuel cap rubber cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2017 96,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake pipe clip missing

corrosion to rear road springs

engine man light on dash

fuel cap rubber cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,683 miles

Offside Front tyre has inner edge wear

corrosion to both front road springs

fuel cap rubber cracking slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2016 92,683 miles

Offside Front tyre has inner edge wear

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to both front road springs

fuel cap rubber cracking slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,478 miles

corrosion to both front road springs

travel on hand brake needs adjusting or repair soon

Fail 8 Sep 2015 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

corrosion to both front road springs

travel on hand brake needs adjusting or repair soon

Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front road springs

Fail 3 Sep 2014 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front road springs

engine man light on

Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,997 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,709 miles

nsr tyre out of shape

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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MW07 YKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW07 YKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MW07 YKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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